(a)

"R-R," Rural Residential District. This District is primarily intended to accommodate single family homes on relatively large lots in areas of the City that have retained rural qualities of openness, where farming continues and public utilities and other elements of suburban infrastructure are generally unavailable. Permitted residential densities are very low due to the character of the district, the lack of infrastructure and the desire to protect agricultural activities and the overall rural character. Certain other uses that are compatible with the rural atmosphere and/or require large tracts of land are also permitted.

(b)

"R-1," Low Density Residential District. Creating and sustaining single family neighborhoods is the main purpose of this District. Property within the District is served by or can reasonably be expected to be served by public water and sewer facilities. Allowed densities will vary, depending on the availability of public water and sewer. In addition to single family detached homes, other complementary uses such as parks, schools and places of public worship are also permitted.

(c)

"R-2," Low/Medium Density Residential District. Providing a single family neighborhood environment at modest densities is the purpose of this District. Lots are located within subdivisions and served by public water and sanitary sewer. Like other residential districts, the R-2 District permits related uses compatible with the residential character.

(d)

"R-3," Moderate Density Residential District. While still primarily a single family residential district, the R-3 District allows some other forms of residential development to provide a mix of dwelling types and the positioning of the District as a transitional area adjacent to or near higher density residential and non-residential zoning districts. All property within this District must be served by public water and sewer. Densities are moderately high due to smaller lot sizes and the introduction of attached dwellings and retirement communities.

(e)

"R-4," High Density Residential District. This District is intended to promote a mix of residential units at density levels sufficient to support high quality living environments and a variety of amenities. The R-4 District is well suited to serving as a transition area between residential and non-residential uses and is especially suited to locations along major thoroughfares and near shopping. All property is to be served by public water and sewer.

(Ord. 14-29. Passed 10-27-14.)

Buildings or land shall not be used and buildings shall not be erected, except for the following specified uses, unless otherwise provided for in this code. Land and/or buildings in the districts indicated at the top of Table 1109-2 may be used for the purposes denoted by the following abbreviations:

(a)

Permitted Use (P). Land and/or buildings in this district may be used by right.

(b)

Conditional Use (C). Land and/or buildings in this district may be used if approval is granted, based on compliance with applicable review standards and specific conditions that may additionally apply, as found in Chapter 1123.

(c)

Specific Conditions. Indicates requirements or conditions applicable to conditional uses, as listed in Chapter 1123, Conditional Uses.

(Ord. 14-29. Passed 10-27-14.)

(a)

All lots and buildings shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of Table 1109-3. New lots shall not be created, except in conformance with these requirements.

^1. The minimum required width for corner lots shall be increased by ten feet, except in the R-R District and those lots in the R-1 District not served by public water and sanitary sewer.

^2. For lots not served by public water and sanitary sewer, minimum area and width shall be 30,000 square feet and 150 feet wide.

^3. Minimum requirements for two-family dwellings shall be 6,000 square feet per unit and a minimum lot width of 90 feet. Attached single family dwellings (townhouses) may be developed to a density of 10 units per acre and shall have a minimum site size and width of one acre and 200 feet.

^4. Minimum requirements for two-family dwellings shall be 4,500 square feet per unit and a minimum lot width of 80 feet. Attached single family dwellings (townhouses) may be developed to a density of 12 units per acre. Multi-family dwellings may be developed to a density of 14 units per acre; provided, any site for attached single family or multi-family development shall be a minimum of one acre in area and 200 feet in width.

(b)

All residential structures and their placement on a lot shall conform to the minimum dimensional requirements listed in Table 1109-3a. The requirements for non-residential structures are contained in Table 1109-3b.

¹ Institutional and multiple family buildings may exceed the height limits of the district; provided, the required front, side and rear yards shall be increased by two feet for each foot of additional building height above the maximum permitted in this table. In any case, no building shall exceed a height of 70 feet.

² Average established setback shall apply, where applicable, in accordance with Section 112103(b).

³ Minimum floor area requirements are for single family detached dwellings. For two-family, attached single family and multi-family, the minimum required floor area shall be determined by the number of bedrooms, as follows: efficiency unit - 600, 1 bedroom - 750, 2 bedrooms - 900. An additional 100 square feet shall be provided for each bedroom over two.

⁴ All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall be set back a minimum of 60 feet from any existing or proposed right-of-way line along a federal, state or major highway or street designated as such on the city's Thoroughfare Plan. Where no public right-of-way has been officially established, the minimum setback shall be at least 50 feet from the road centerline.

⁵ Applies to attached single family and multi-family dwellings.

⁶ Applies to dwelling but garages, including attached garages, shall be set back at least 35 feet.

(Ord. 14-29. Passed 10-27-14.)

In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, all development in the Residential Districts shall meet the applicable requirements as listed elsewhere in this Code:

(a)

Special Purpose District Requirements, see Chapter 1115.

(b)

General Provisions, see Chapter 1121.

(c)

Conditional Use Requirements, see Chapter 1123.

(d)

Landscaping and Lighting Requirements, see Chapter 1125.

(e)

Off-Street Parking and Loading, see Chapter 1127.

(f)

Signs, see Chapter 1129.

(g)

Site Plan Review Requirements, see Chapter 1131.

(Ord. 14-29. Passed 10-27-14.)